Geared for Growth is designed to assist Australian property investors to achieve financial freedom. The aim is to grab as many experts within the property investing space as possible and really tease apart their strategy and how they assist property investors to achieve financial freedom whether directly as buyers agents, or as expert accountants, brokers, conveyancer, whatever. We'll endeavour to cut through the sales pitches and get down to the nuts and bolts.
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Ep. 314: The Property Strategy That Quietly Builds Real Wealth, with Oliver Jackson
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35:33In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Oliver Jackson, Director of Living Property. Oliver brings years of hands-on experience in sourcing, renovating, and transforming undervalued properties in competitive markets and he joins Mike for a brutally honest conversation about the real economics behind flipping versus renovati…
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Ep. 313: The Mindset Shift That Builds High-Return Portfolios, with Rishi Bajaj
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40:02In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Rishi Bajaj, Director of InvestVise and a property strategist helping clients build high-return portfolios that thrive even in shifting economic conditions. Rishi brings a wealth of lived experience, from buying his first property during the GFC, to building a multi-country portfolio,…
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Ep. 312: Inside Australia's Property Newsroom, with Aidan Devine
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36:52In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Aidan Devine, National Real Estate Editor for News Corp, overseeing real estate content across major Australian mastheads including news.com.au, The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, and syndicated content shared via realestate.com.au. Aidan explains the real process behind deciding what b…
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Ep. 311: How Parents Are Future-Proofing Their Kids Through Property, with Tom Haigh
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34:49In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Tom Haigh, Licensed Buyers Agent with 17 years of experience in the property space. He shares how the motivation behind property investment is evolving, moving beyond personal wealth and early retirement goals to a more profound "why": securing a future for the next generation.…
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Ep. 310: Why Quantity Surveyors Are the Hidden Asset Behind Every Successful Build, with Marty Sadlier
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54:22In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Marty Sadlier, Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors, to unpack the full lifecycle of a construction project through the eyes of a quantity surveyor.
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Ep. 309: The 4 Lifestyle Pillars Driving Australia's Strongest Property Markets, with Kent Lardner
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36:50In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Kent Lardner, one of Australia's most respected experts in property data and analytics to unpack his latest research project, a deep dive into the four lifestyle pillars that define Australia's most resilient property markets.
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Ep. 308: How to Spot Higher-than-Average Growth Markets with Data, with Dr. Mat Djolic
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1:05:53In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Dr. Mat Djolic, co-founder of HtAG Analytics to unpack how data can actually be used to understand property markets, not just for the short-term "hotspot" hype, but to build sustainable, long-term strategies.
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Ep. 307: The Trust Trap and Why Income, Not Structures, Builds Real Wealth, with Bill Childs
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21:43In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Bill Childs, Director at Limitless Lending Group, to talk about the realities of trust lending, serviceability, and what really drives property portfolio growth.
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Ep. 306: Cutting Through the Noise of Tax & Trusts, with Jeremy Iannuzzelli
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38:23In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Jeremy Iannuzzelli, a highly credentialed accountant and property investor with over 16 years of experience advising small to medium enterprises and property investors. With property investors constantly bombarded by conflicting advice, clickbait ads, and "magic" strategies, Jeremy un…
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Ep. 305: From Banking Boardrooms to Property Freedom, with Ashish Malhotra
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55:08In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Ashish Malhotra, Founder of Auswide Buyers Agency and a trusted partner in helping Australians secure their dream homes and achieve financial freedom through strategic property investment.
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Ep. 304: Olympics and the Future of Brisbane Property, with Melinda Jennison
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1:05:51In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Melinda Jennison, Managing Director of Streamline Property Buyers and a leading expert in Brisbane's real estate market. With the 2032 Olympics on the horizon, Brisbane is firmly on the radar for property investors and homeowners alike. But beyond the hype, what are the real fundament…
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Ep. 303: From Engineer to Perth's Property Insider, with Jarrad Mahon
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35:55In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Jarrad Mahon, experienced property investor, selling agent, and award-winning property manager, known as the "go-to" for Perth property strategies.
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Ep. 302: Outsmarting the Auction Game, with Andy Reid
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53:28In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Andy Reid, speaker, coach, author, and one of Melbourne's most recognisable auctioneers. With his trademark energy and candid insight, Andy shares what really goes on behind the gavel and why auctions are as much about psychology as they are about numbers.…
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Ep. 301: Selling to Grow and Restructuring for Success, with Tim Brown
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31:36In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Tim Brown, Founder of The Charleston Group, former soldier, and everyday Aussie who built a multimillion-dollar property portfolio on an average income through discipline and grit.
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Ep. 300: The Shortcut Investors Can't Resist, with Bushy Martin
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52:27In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Bushy Martin, one of Australia's top property investment experts, author, and commentator. Known for his straight-talking approach, Bushy dives into one of the hottest topics in investing right now: the rise of special purpose vehicle (SPV) trusts and the promise of "infinite borrowin…
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Ep. 299: Regional Gems, Risky Bets & The 2025 Investor Playbook, with Matt Sharp
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31:15In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Matt Sharp, Founder & Director of Sharp Property Buyers and The Central Coast's Most Highly Rated Buyers Agent.
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Ep. 298: Is Canberra a Sedate Market or Smart Diversifier, with Claire Corby
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35:03In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Claire Corby, founder of Capital Buyers Agency and Australian Buyer's Agent of the Year 2021. Claire brings her sharp insights into the Canberra property market — a place often misunderstood, yet incredibly stable and nuanced.
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Ep. 297: Building Smarter Property Strategies with Tech, with Nick Melrose
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34:33In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike sits down with Nick Melrose, founder of ScaleApp, the proptech platform shaking up how Australians plan, model, and scale their property journeys.
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Ep. 296: Why Owner-Occupiers Are Driving the Market and What Investors Should Do About It with Brett Warren
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33:22In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike sits down with Brett Warren, National Director and Property Strategist at Metropole Group. With decades of experience helping clients secure A-grade homes and investment-grade properties, Brett offers a data-driven yet practical take on today's shifting market.…
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Ep. 295: Why Property Journalism is Broken and What Needs to Change to Fix It with Kieran Clair
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45:15In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike sits down with Kieran Clair, seasoned property journalist, editor, and co-founder of Bricks & Mortar Media to look into the rise of click-driven content, the decline of investigative reporting, and how financial pressures are reshaping what gets published, and what gets left out.…
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Ep. 294: From a 1-Bedroom Flat to a $12M Portfolio - The Blueprint for Property Wealth, with Manoj Sahare
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42:04In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike sits down with Manoj Sahare, founder and buyer's agent at Key2Dreamz, who's built an impressive $12 million property portfolio over 25 years — beginning from a humble one-bedroom flat.
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Ep. 293: What Most Investors Get Wrong About Market Timing, with John Lindeman
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29:10In this episode of Geared for Growth, host Mike Mortlock sits down with well-known property market analyst John Lindeman, to explore how Australia's property landscape is shifting beneath our feet.
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Ep. 292: The Rise of Coastal Living & Quality Property Investing with Matt Knight
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34:54In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike Mortlock sits down with Matt Knight, property strategist and founder of Precium, to explore how the property market has transformed post-COVID—particularly along the stunning South Coast of New South Wales.
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Ep. 291: Market Trends, Media Myths & The Second Wind Cities, with Terry Ryder
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54:33In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock sits down with property research veteran Terry Ryder — the founder of Hotspotting and a respected voice in Australian real estate since the 1980s. With decades of experience cutting through the noise, Terry brings a sharp lens to the current landscape: from the media's obsession w…
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